The easiest way to connect two computers is by using an ethernet cable as discussed below. Once the connection is established between these two systems, they can share files between them and also view and edit those files. In this article, we are going to discuss the steps to connect two computers with an ethernet cable.
Steps To Connect Two Computers with an Ethernet Cable
In this article, we will learn step by step how to establish a connection between two computers using an ethernet cable. Follow the steps below to connect two computers using an ethernet cable.
Step 1: First, check if the two selected systems support Ethernet cable.
Step 2: If either or both systems do not support ethernet cable then an external ethernet adapter is required.
Step 3: Plug one end of the ethernet cable in the first system and the remaining end in the second system.
Step 4: Once the ethernet cables are plugged into both systems, open the Control Panel. Press the start button and type control panel or press "Window+ R" and type "control panel" and press enter.
Step 5: In the control panel select the "Network and Internet" option.
Step 6: Then select "Network and sharing center".
Step 7: From the upper left portion of the screen select "Change advanced sharing settings".
Step 8: Under "File and printer sharing" select the "Turn on file and printer sharing" option.
Step 9: Then click on "Save Changes".
Step 10: To allow the two connected systems to view or edit shared data, a folder first needs to be selected and then click on the share tab select the recipients then click on done.
Step 11: Now on the second system open File Explorer, select the system that is sharing the file, and enter the password if password protected.
Step 12: View the contents of the shared folder or edit them.
Note:This process can be done from and for both the computers.